LEAD TECH - MH/BH (NO DEGREE)

SOUTHEAST BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid time off

Healthcare plans

Job summary

Southeast Behavioral Hospital in Cape Girardeau, part of Universal Health Services, seeks a Lead Mental Health Technician to supervise patient safety, assist with planning, and mentor MHT staff. This role supports the Nurse Educator by coordinating training, preceptorship, and ongoing competency development.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or equivalent, CNA preferred, and at least three years of related psychiatric care experience with BLS/CPR and de-escalation training.

Qualifications

• Primary function is to ensure patient safety and oversee MHT care.
• Education: High School Degree or equivalent; CNA preferred.
• Certifications: BLS/CPR plus Crisis Prevention & Behavioral Management training.

Responsibilities

• Lead MHTs with planning, oversight and mentorship.
• Train and mentor MHT staff under Nurse Educator guidance.
• Maintain safety and quality of patient care, including de-escalation when needed.

Skills

Patient safety

Staff coaching

Crisis de-escalation

Observation skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant preferred

Tools

CPR/BLS

Crisis Prevention & Behavioral Management

Verbal De-escalation training

Job description

Responsibilities

About Universal Health Services: Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.co

Southeast Behavioral Hospital: Southeast Behavioral Hospital is excited to begin offering a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient services to the people of Southeast Missouri. Our 102-provides a wide range of mental, emotional and behavioral health services for children, teens, adults and seniors experiencing mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety and co-occurring substance use issues. Located on the banks of the Mississippi River, the Cape Girardeau region has long been an area of vibrant commerce and abundance, with significant roots in agriculture and trading posts which produced generations of people full of pride and a determination to put in a hard day’s work. This regional economy enjoys many diverse industry sectors, each thriving and enjoying the fruits of their labor. The Cape Girardeau region has significant reach for its consumers and a labor force encompassing a 40-mile radius.

https://southeastbehavioral.com/

Qualifications

POSITION SUMMARY: Primary function of Lead Mental Health Technician is to ensure patient safety. The Lead MHT assists CNO with planning and oversight of the MHT patient care role and overall goal of facilitating the provision of continuous and safe patient care, observation, interaction and role modeling to patient. Under the oversight of the Nurse Educator, the Lead MHT is responsible for primary training, preceptorship and mentorship of the MHTs throughout the facility.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High School Degree or equivalent, Certified Nursing Assistant preferred.

Experience: Three (3) years’ of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred. At least once year of experience coaching and developing other staff members in psychiatric patient care techniques or at least one year of experience performing similar duties at the facility.

Licensure/Certifications: Successful completion of approved Basic Life Support and approved Crisis Prevention & Behavioral Management training. Certifications may be obtained during new hire orientation.

Additional Requirements: Obtain/maintain certification as an instructor/facilitator for Verbal De-escalation, Aggression Management, CPR/BLS or other additional duties, above and beyond the MHT requirements. May be required to work overtime and flexible hours.

Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Tuition Assistance
• STAR LRP Designated Facility
• Day Shift (6:30 AM- 7 PM) Rotating Weekends

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.